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N538 ADB

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

192,016 mi
Last recorded192,016 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 ADB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 192,016 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front discs rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2019 192,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front discs rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2018 184,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished , cracking & worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished & cracking

front discs corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2018 184,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished , cracking & worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished & cracking

front discs corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2016 180,968 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four surface corrsion (3.5.1i)

various patches of corrosion on under side

Pass 11 May 2015 170,644 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 170,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 May 2014 159,170 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 159,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 141,850 miles

Air bag light is on.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 141,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air bag light is on.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 132,953 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 132,943 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 121,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 121,597 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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N538 ADB is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 117,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N538 ADB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N538 ADB is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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